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In Memoriam:

Gentleman lawyer Albert D. Quentel Albert D. Quentel was known as the “dean of condominium lawyers” but to the Graham family, he was the guiding legal expert in the creation of the “New Town of Miami Lakes” in the early 1960’s.

Quentel, 80, passed away on August 6 of natural causes at his South Miami home.

The lifelong Miami native joined Greenberg Traurig in 1971 as the fifth named partner, bringing with him key clients including The Graham Companies, which he had represented since 1960.

Quentel had worked closely with the Graham family on the development of the 3,000 acres of the family’s land that in 1962 opened to the first families buying homes around the community’s first lake – Lake Patricia.

He laid the legal groundwork for the award-winning planning, extensive landscaping, parks and open space that would eventually become the calling card for

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News and Notes about Miami Lakes area schools...........See Page 19

Unique Traffic Summit seeks solutions to congestion and mobility in Town of M. Lakes Town of Miami Lakes hosted a Transportation Summit on July 31, spearheaded by Councilmembers Tony Lama and Nelson Rodriguez, to bring together the relevant stakeholders and expertise of all agencies responsible for transportation to focus intensely on specific problems while ensuring that all agencies’ actions were strategically coordinated to achieve optimal solutions.

“It’s easy for us to deflect blame for the traffic congestion in Miami Lakes,” said Lama. “But as I said at the Traffic Summit, the buck stops with your elected officials.

“It took several months to coordinate the schedules of multiple agencies, but we successfully pulled off an unprecedented workshop to discuss these challenges and potential short and long term solutions. The council will soon convene to discuss these matters and we look forward to receiving input from the community,” Lama

added.

Town elected officials and staff were joined by the Florida Department of Transportation, Miami-Dade Transit, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority, MiamiDade County Public Works, Metropolitan Planning Organization, South Florida Commuter Services, and the Town’s civil/traffic engineering consultants Kimley-Horn and Associates, and Corradino & Associates, to brainstorm and discuss possible ways to relieve congestion/mobility issues present in the town.

Miami Lakes is home to approximately 30,000 people and 1,500 businesses. Access into the town is primarily from the Palmetto Expressway, I-75 and the Gratigny Expressway. These expressways provide multiple approaches to the town, but also limit the internal mobility within the town, providing only one road

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ALBERT D. QUENTEL, legal guide to creation of Miami Lakes.

Pace High Spartan Fishing Tournament set for Aug. 28-29

Miami Lakes Branch Library hosted a wide variety of summer activities

MONSIGNOR PACE HIGH SCHOOL alumni Erik Harke, Class of 2014, holds up a sailfish he caught at last year’s Spartan Fishing Tournament. The 2015 event is scheduled for August 28-29 in Islamorada.

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HOME DEPOT presented a program for children at Miami Lakes Branch Library where the 35 youngsters in attendance created and painted their customized wooden bookend designs.

(See rest of August events on Page 11.)

A Look Inside:

n Beacon Council president Larry Williams speaks to M.L. Chamber on September 9.........3

n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes.

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n Miami Lakes Optimist Club holds Fall youth flag football registration starting Aug. 29...14

n Pace High’s Drama program continues to reach for the stars during summer events..........17

n Miami Lakes Health & Fitness Fair planned for August 29 at Mary Collins Center.........6

n Miami-Dade School Board approves $4.83B proposed budget on first reading..............9

n St. Thomas baseball coach Jorge Perez named Regional Coach of the Year....................14

n Community Calendar, 11, School, sports and church news, 14-20, Classified ads.........21-23

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Miami Lakes ‘Cars for a Cure’ Classic Car Show benefits UM’s Sylvester Cancer Center

Com. B. Jordan aids swimming lessons in two District 1 cities With the goal of keeping children safe and preventing drowning tragedies in District One, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan provided two municipalities with a total of $5,000 to teach children how to swim.

The city of Miami Gardens received $3,000 and the city of Opa-locka received $2,000. With summer winding down, children are still near bodies of water that could prove disastrous if they try to swim without the proper training. “This funding will go a long way toward protecting our young residents from aquatic accidents,�

Jordan said. “Training is key to a child’s survival. If children know how to swim, the chances are greater that they will be able to survive if they are in danger of drowning.�

The Miami-Dade Drowning Prevention Coalition suggests the following life-saving tips: Provide constant adult supervision; if a child is missing, look for them in the pool or spa first; have at least a 4-foot fence around the pool with self-closing and selflatching gates; install alarms for doors and windows leading to water; learn CPR and basic lifesaving skills; have rescue equipment on hand; have a telephone and emergency action plan by the pool; empty all tubs, buckets, containers and wading pools after use, store them upside down.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI’S Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center representatives (from left) Thais Lopez and Katie Repici, received a check for $7,032 from Roberto Alonso, representing the Alonso family, and Andrea Graham Rechichi, representing The Graham Companies. The monies were raised during the inaugural Miami Lakes “Cars for a Cure� classic car show held in late April on Main Street. Alonso expressed his gratitude to all the volunteers, including his family and two sisters, for making the event a success. While the first show attracted 170 classic cars and over 1,000 people, Alonso said the team is already planning to grow the 2016 “Cars for a Cure� to raise more funds for cancer research.

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Albert Quentel created many legal solutions for Miami Lakes (Continued from Page 1 Miami Lakes.

Quentel did everything from creating the rules that govern how homes look in Miami Lakes, to forming the water and sewer utility, as well as the taxing district to maintain the community’s many parks.

As one of Greenberg Traurig’s first lawyers, Quentel played a key role in the development of the real estate practice that became one of the firm’s largest and most-recognized practice groups. “We lost a great friend, a great lawyer, and a great visionary,� said Larry J. Hoffman, Founding Chair of Greenberg Traurig. “We were very fortunate that he was part of the Greenberg Traurig family for more than 40 years. His memory will live on in the legacy he created of award-winning and caring real estate practitioners, not just at this firm, but throughout the state.�

Known as the “dean of condominium lawyers,� Quentel helped write Florida’s first condominium statute in 1963 as part of a team of three law firms hired by Arvida Corporation. Quentel pioneered the concept of two-unit condominiums to facilitate separate ownerships in mixed-use projects, established the legal precedent to speed the delivery of zero-lot-line homes, and developed strategies to save Florida taxes. His work for Arvida included most of the developer’s Miami-Dade County residential developments in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.

Greenberg Traurig co-chairman Matt Gorson said, “Al was a true gentleman and an incredibly talented attorney. He was very thoughtful and academic in the way he approached the real estate industry and business. He enjoyed analyzing challenges and finding creative solutions. “Anyone who lives in what is

ALBERT D. QUENTEL now the Town of Miami Lakes owes a great deal to Al’s legal genius. His love for community and for education also served Florida well.�

A devoted father and husband, Quentel was pre-deceased by his wife Paula Hagar Quentel. He has been a life-long role model to his six sons: Albert Jr., Miami; Stephen (wife, Lori), Maine; Lee, Montana; Paul (wife Michelle), Miami; Peter, Miramar; and Michael (wife Rebecca), Toronto.

He is also survived by companion Clara Sue Stegemann; five grandchildren: Kaitlin, Micah, Caleb, Kaiya and Jacques; great grandson Gabriel, and another great grandchild on the way.

A memorial service was held on August 11 at Plymouth Congregational Church where Quentel was a longtime active member serving in various leadership roles. The family has requested donations in his memory be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or the National Parkinson Foundation.

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Beacon Council president Larry Williams speaks to M.L. Chamber Larry K. Williams, president and CEO of the Beacon Council, is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at Don Shula’s Hotel.

Williams is a recognized leader in economic development, bringing more than 20 years of experience in global branding, international trade and finance, public and industrial policy, and administration and management to his role as president and CEO of the Beacon Council.

A consensus-builder and communicator with a background in information technology, aerospace, advanced marketing and start-ups, Williams is responsible for leading and further developing and implementing the strategy of the public-private partnership created in 1985 to attract companies to Miami-Dade County.

Williams began his work at the Beacon Council, one of 36 accredited economic development organizations in the nation, in 2013 after a nationwide search for a candidate who excelled in economic development as well as inter-personal skills.

Williams’ accomplishments in the public and private arenas combined with his experiences with

that connects the east and west side of the town.

Surveys conducted by the town last year determined that traffic congestion is the most common concern for both resident and businesses. Many complaints were heard about congestion on Miami Lakes Drive/N.W. 154 Street, particularly in the area of the Palmetto Expressway interchange.

Many other complaints suggest that at least some congestion is due to signal timing issues.

Further, complaints and field observations suggest that many congestion issues arise around schools during drop-off and dismissal times.

Latin America and the technology industry permeates his leadership style of drive the Beacon Council

Shula’s Golf Course hosts Thursday Night Shootouts from now to November 5 Shula’s Golf Course is hosting a “Thursday Night Shootout” beginning Thursday, September 3, and will run every Thursday at 5 p.m. until November 5. The shootout will take place at Shula’s Senator Course at the golf club, located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, and is open to anyone with an established handicap or GHIN number.

The event is $25 per person and covers carts, green fees and the weekly cash prize pot with an optional $5 for the team skins.

Cash prizes will be awarded weekly. The prize amount will be determined by how many teams are participating. After golfing, refreshments are available at the Hotel Indigo bar.

Each Thursday a shotgun start will kick off the 9-hole, 2 person scramble. Participants can bring their own partner or be paired with

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and Miami-Dade County to greater competitiveness.

Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12 noon.

Deadline to reserve a table is at 2 p.m., Friday, September 4.

Lunch admission is $30 for members and their guests who reserve, $35 for members and their guest who do not reserve and $40 for non members (cash only).

For more information on the event, contact Marta Diaz at 305556-2212 or email her at mdiaz@miamilakeschamber.com.

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Town staff, councilmembers evaluate Traffic Summit ideas for Strategic Plan updating (Continued from Page 1)

BEACON COUNCIL president and CEO Larry Williams speaks to Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce on September 9.

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Following the presentations, Summit participants were asked to form two groups, one focused on brainstorming solutions for the westside of Miami Lakes and the other focusing on the eastside of the town.

Town staff is now in the process of evaluating these ideas for potential incorporation into the Town’s Strategic Plan for short, medium, and long-term implementation, and for further discussion and consideration by the Town Council and other relevant agencies.

For more information, and to view the presentations from the Transportation Summit, visit www.mlmoover.com.

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FDLE declines independent probe into Mayor Pizzi’s single car accident

By The Miami Laker staff The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has declined to conduct an independent investigation into a hit-in-run accident involving Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi, who briefly left the scene after he crashed his car into a large oak tree.

The agency’s decision comes a month after Town Councilmembers requested the probe after hearing discontent from residents for the way Miami-Dade police handled the June 15 accident, which occurred at N.W. 140 Street and 82 Avenue.

According to a police report, Pizzi said he swerved to avoid hitting an animal and crashed his 2014 Kia into the tree without calling the police.

A security guard on duty near the vicinity heard the crash and saw someone running from the scene and contacted the local authorities.

When the police arrived, they discovered the driver was missing and the airbag was stained with blood, and called in traffic homicide officers to investigate.

Pizzi returned to the accident scene wearing a baseball cap and he refused medical treatment, the police report said.

But some residents cried foul because the police never gave Pizzi a citation for leaving the scene of an accident, or a breathalyzer test to determine if he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

The Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee, which asked council members to request the FDLE investigation, said state law requires individuals involved in an accident to notify the police and failure to do so results in a misdemeanor of the second degree.

The violations can carry up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Some residents indicated Pizzi used his political power to eschew the citation and breathalyzer test.

However, the FDLE, after reviewing the investigation by Miami-Dade police and talking with the State Attorney’s Office, found no evidence of criminal activity that merits a state probe.

“FDLE’s decision in this matter is based upon the fact that from all

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accounts, Mayor Pizzi’s single car traffic crash was thoroughly investigated by the Miami-Dade Police Department and the information reviewed by the FDLE found no criminal predicate which would warrant any involvement by the state’s top law enforcement agency,” said FDLE director of Executive Investigations Scott McInerny in a letter to Town Manager Alex Rey dated August 3, 2015.

“Should additional information regarding the single car traffic crash be discovered, which you believe warrants additional investigation, it is recommended that you forward this information to the MDPD, which is the primary investigation agency.”

In prepared statement released by the town, Pizzi said he’s glad the matter is over. “I am delighted that a completely independent investigation and review of this matter found no evidence of wrongdoing or reason to second guess the decisions of our outstanding police. I am happy that this matter is closed with no suggestions of any wrongdoing or preferential treatment. Now, we can all move forward with the people’s business.”

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Catholic Hospice participates in Medicare Care Choices Model Catholic Hospice, located in Miami Lakes, has been selected as one of 140 hospices nationwide to participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model, announced recently by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell. The model aims to increase choice and quality by enabling individuals to receive palliative and curative care concurrently.

The model provides Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for coverage under the Medicare Hospice Benefit and dually eligible beneficiaries who qualify for the Medicaid Hospice Benefit the option to elect to receive supportive care services typically provided by hospice and continue to receive curative services at the same time. The model empowers beneficiaries, their families, and clinicians by providing them with greater flexibility in deciding between hospice care and curative treatment when faced with a life limiting illness.

The announcement is part of a larger effort to transform the health care system to deliver better care, spend dollars in a smarter way, and put patients in the center of their care. Hospice care is covered by both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. When hospice care is chosen, a beneficiary is no longer eligible to receive curative care.

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M-D County Com. Barbara Jordan and residents cleanup Country Club of Miami The residents of Country Club of Miami care about their community.

When the neighborhood’s homeowners association initiated a clean-up project, their County Commissioner Barbara Jordan, the local Boy Scouts and the Greater Miami Service Corps, joined the initiative, getting dirty, grabbing rakes, shovels and other cleaning tools to spruce up the area on two Saturdays last month.

Now, the neighborhood looks “great.”

Jordan and the residents tackled unwanted shrubbery along

Bob-o-link Drive from Miami Gardens Drive to Royal Melbourne Drive.

The group devoted two Saturdays to the project, recruiting volunteers by knocking on doors, passing out flyers and asking residents to help out.

“When you care about your neighborhood, you will do what it takes to keep the property values up,” Jordan said. “Clearly, the Country Club of Miami community is conscience about the appearance of their surroundings and take pride in their homes.”

COUNTY COMMISSIONER Barbara Jordan (center) joins residents and local organizations during a recent cleanup project in Country Club of Miami.

The Miami-Dade County Public School Board unanimously approved four items proposed by Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman recognizing the members of the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation, as well as the endorsement of Hispanic Heritage Month, “Walk-toSchool” Day, and “Ethical Governance Day.” “I would like thank the MiamiDade Delegation for their unwavering support of Miami-Dade

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The Board voted to recognize the members of the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation for their support of Miami-Dade

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Town’s Health and Fitness Fair planned for August 29 at Mary Collins Com. Center

Safety Tip of the Month Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee

Miami Lakes’ Elderly Affairs Committee and the Youth Activities Task Force are bringing the community together as they jointly present a family event – the first annual Town of Miami Lakes Health & Fitness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

All Miami Lakes families are invited to attend this FREE event.

Over 40 local health and wellness professionals, organizations, and businesses will be providing information on health, wellness and fitness opportunities available in the Miami Lakes area.

Walgreens will be administering flu vaccinations; Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will be doing EKG screenings for children in collaboration with the Breanna Vergara Foundation; Tenet Health will be conducting BMI and blood pressure screenings; Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles will be providing wheelchair tune-ups; and the Town’s Public Safety Committee in partnership with the Town’s Community Service Officer will be conducting child car seat inspections – all for free.

The event will also include an outdoor “KidZone” with a rock climbing wall and obstacle course, as well as a “design your own kite” activity sponsored by the Youth Activities Task Force.

The following local businesses will be participating:

1st Priority Home Health Care, Inc.; 305 Yoga & Outreach; Advanced Endodontic Care; Always at Your Side Adult Day Care; Ambert Medical Care Center; ArsiCare Group; Autism Soccer; Baptist Health South Florida; Beachbody; Caballero Rivero; CAC Care Medical Centers; Captel Outreach; CareResource; Caution Fitness, Inc.; Citrus Health Network; Costco Wholesale; EarthSave Miami; Elite Home Care, LLC; Girl Scout Council Tropical Florida; Heartland Healthcare Center of Miami Lakes; and Infinite Vision Eye Care.

Also, Leon Medical Centers Health Plan; Med Lake Center & Spa; Metropolitan Fire Equipment; MGM Behavorial; MiamiDade Police Department; MiamiDade Public Library; Mobility Freedom; Mutual of Omaha; New Life Wellness Center; Orangetheory Fitness Miami Lakes; Palmetto Rehabilitation & Health Center; Selah Skin Studio; Senior Care Services, Inc.; Shula’s Athletic Club; Town of Miami Lakes Leisure Services; United Way of Miami-Dade; VITAS Healthcare; Wells Fargo Bank; and YMCA of South Florida.

For more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl. gov or 305-364-6100.

‘Audition Videos’ accepted to August 26 for 6th Annual Miami Lakes Rocks! music festival scheduled Sept. 19 Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will be accepting “audition videos” until August 26 for the 6th Annual Miami Lakes Rocks! Music Festival to be held at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Saturday, September 19.

The event was created to provide an avenue of artistic expression to the town’s youth, promoting cultural and community spirit, and will feature talented young

singers, musicians and bands.

“Audition videos” may be submitted to yatf@miamilakes-fl. gov. The final band lineups will be announced in the September 4 issue of The Miami Laker.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available and packages range from $250 to $1000. For more information, contact Katya Lysak by email at lysakk@miamilakesfl.gov.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town seeks residents’ entries Town partners provide after school care Town of Miami Lakes and from Miami Lakes schools to the offered upon completion of the in ‘Dog Park Name’ contest twoTheorganizations have teamed up program locations. new Miami Lakes East Park Youth Miami Lakes canines and their owners have been eagerly wagging their tails awaiting the opening of the planned Miami Lakes off-leash dog recreation area to be located at 14048 Palmetto Frontage Road (N.W. 77 Court), scheduled to be opened in early 2016.

In anticipation of the opening, the Town is sponsoring a contest to select a name for the new recreation area.

Entries can be emailed to Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@ miamilakes-fl.gov with “Dog Park Name Contest” as the subject line.

Submissions can also be sent the Town of Miami Lakes, Attn: Name the Dog Park Contest, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Florida.

Submission deadline is Tuesday, September 30 at 5 p.m.

The Grand Prize: The name of

the new Dog Recreation area will be revealed at the ground breaking ceremony (to be scheduled at a later date) along with a commemorative plaque recognizing the winner’s creativity.

All entries will be judged by volunteers named by the Town and a winner will be chosen based on originality and uniqueness. The contest is open to all residents.

Submissions are limited to one entry per person.

The proposed Dog Recreation area will feature both a passive recreational area and two separate fenced areas for smaller and larger dogs. The area will include benches, drinking fountains for the dogs, and a joint open air shelter for use by pet owners. In addition, the site incorporates a portion of the proposed 190-foot wide bike trail along the south side of Palmetto Frontage Road.

Final Board Game Night for the summer set for August 21 Miami Lakes’ final Friday Board Game night for the summer is scheduled from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on August 21 at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

A few new games have been introduced including Jumbo Checkers and Tic Tac Toe boards, Jumbo Dominoes, and Jumbo Jenga!

Barefoot Board Gaming, sponsored by the Youth Activities Task

Force, offers a friendly environment that encourages social interaction in a non-digital format between family and friends. The goal is to bring Miami Lakes residents together using board games to create a fun and whimsical atmosphere that encourages positive social exchanges.

For more information, contact Katya Lysak via email at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-698-9308.

Updates on Town parks available on ‘Lakes Life’ app “Lakes Life” wants to keep residents in the know about all things in Miami Lakes including the town’s parks.

The Town’s new mobile app, “Lakes Life,” will be updated to allow app users the ability to receive updates on the Town’s two active parks – Miami Lakes Optimist Park and Royal Oaks Park.

App users will be notified via

push notifications if the parks are open for play or closed due to inclement weather, or other issues that may impact park use.

Users can also contact 305822-6878 to receive park open/closed status. For more information about “Lakes Life,” visit www.LakesLifeMobile.com to learn about the app’s many features.

Free promotion for events The Town of Miami Lakes offers an opportunity for organizations to promote their community events at no cost on the Community Calendar page on the Town’s website.

The calendar features events, meetings and programs that are open to the public and organized by local businesses, non-profit organizations, and houses of wor-

ship.

To view, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/commcalendar.

The Town also hosts a recreational program calendar at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/reccalendar.

To add an event, contact Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-3646100.

to provide after school care programs to help improve kids’ education skills and keep them fit through health and wellness programs at two of the city’s community centers.

Miami Lakes, the YMCA and the Program in Education, After school and Resiliency (PEAR) have joined forces to help students enhance their skills in the classrooms, learn fitness techniques and have fun through sports and games.

The programs will run Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for children between the ages of 5 and 15 years old.

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The YMCA will be offering an after school care program beginning, Monday, August 24, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.

Students will receive daily homework help as well as academic curriculum and project-based learning which include science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and book buddies.

YMCA also offers a variety of enrichment options through sports, health and wellness programs, games, arts and crafts and recreational activities. For more information or to register, call the YMCA at 305-357-4000.

The PEAR Program will be

Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. PEAR’s innovative wellnessbased curriculum educates and equips participants for wellness success and includes activities in the areas of: Fitness Fun, Team Training, Sports of Sorts, Art Adventures, Performance Play, PEAR Core Values and Simplified Science. PEAR Plus Academic Assistance will offer time for children in the program to work on their homework and get additional guidance in areas of academic necessity.

For more information on PEAR and how to register, email Kristina Labossiere at labossierk@miamilakes-fl.gov or call 305-698-9308.

TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:

Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, August 20, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 25, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Budget Workshop Wednesday, September 2, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Wednesday, September 2, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, September 3, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Wednesday, September 9, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance.

Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings.

This Notice dated August 14, 2015 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk

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Monsignor Pace High School hosts the 7th Annual Spartan Fishing Tournament at Islamorada August 28-29 Monsignor Edward Pace High School returns to La Siesta Resort & Marina in Islamorada for its 7th Annual Spartan Fishing Tournament on August 28 and 29.

Inshore and offshore teams will compete in this multi-species tournament hosted by Pace’s Anglers

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Participants, which include Pace alumni, students, friends and family, can register as individuals or with a team using a personal or guided boat. Over 140 anglers competed in 30 teams in last year’s tournament, the biggest turnout in the tournament’s history.

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The Fat Stacks Florida Sheriff’s Association Variety Show is honors Senator Rene Garcia scheduled for as Legislative Champion August 29 at the Main Street Playhouse The Main Street Players, 6766 Main St. Miami Lakes, present The Fat Stacks Variety Show, a new open mic night coming to the Main Street Playhouse on Saturday, August 29 at 9 p.m.

The Main Street Players' mission is to put the stage back into the hands of the community by lending the space for performers to showcase their talents throughout the evening.

Performers range from spoken word poets to musicians and beyond. Anyone with a unique talent is encouraged to participate. Walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed a spot. To guarantee a spot, email fatopenmic@ gmail.com. Performers receive free entry, while general admission is $10.

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STATE SENATOR RENE GARCIA (R-Hialeah) received the 2015 Florida’s Sheriffs Association Legislative Champion Award from Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri. The Florida Sheriffs Association recognizes state legislators who have made significant contributions to criminal justice and public safety through their leadership, especially during the recent Legislation Session. “It was an honor to receive the Florida's Sheriffs Association Legislative Champion Award,” Garcia said. “Thank you to Sheriff Gualtieri and all law enforcement officers for putting your lives on the line everyday in order to protect us.”

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MDFR’s Dave Downey named Miami-Dade School Board approves $4.83B proposed budget on first reading Florida Fire Chief of the Year

resulting in nearly a $46 reduction in homeowner taxes based on an assessment of $184,000.

The reduction is the largest property tax reduction for a typical homeowner since the District began tracking this impact in the early 1990s. The School Board will hold the final public hearing on the 2015-2016 tentative budget on September 9, 2015 at 6 p.m. in the School Board Administration Building auditorium.

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and expanding secondary school schedule to eight period day at up to eight additional schools at a cost of $6 million.

Under the proposed budget, Magnet and Choice Programs will increase by 53 new offerings to students. Also, the school district has created a $30 million collective bargaining reserve to support teachers and employees. Additionally, the proposed total millage is expected to drop by .362 mill,

MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE Chief Dave Downey was named Fire Chief of the Year by the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association.

The award is the most important honor the Florida fire service can bestow on one of its fire chiefs in recognition of leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, service to the public and contributions to the fire service as a whole while serving as a challenge for all other chief fire executives throughout Florida.

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MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, flanked by Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and other School Board members, welcomed Carvalho’s $4.83 billion budget recommendations for the new school year.

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The Miami-Dade School Board approved the first reading of the school district’s tentative budget during its July budget public hearing. The proposed budget reflects fiscal priorities which include providing students with expanded, innovative course offerings, creating a fund reserve for employee salaries, giving homeowners additional tax relief, and ensuring that the economic viability of the school system remains sound and robust.

“Once again, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is demonstrating that we are an organization whose values drive our budget decisions,” said Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho.

“This budget reflects the policy guidance provided by the Board,” said School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman. “It respects our teachers, our students, and our taxpayers. It is evidence of this Board’s fiscal responsibility and commitment to protect educational programs such as the arts and world languages.”

The tentative $4.83 billion budget increases financial support to Magnet and Choice Programs, Guidance Counseling Services, Exceptional Student Education Services (ESE), Bilingual Services, and Safety and Security.

The funding investment to academic initiatives and services will have a significant impact on student learning and overall student achievement.

This investment includes increased support for bilingual education by $4 million, increased counseling and student support services by $3.2 million, including a reengineering of alternative education programs, protecting services to students with disabilities and increases contracted services by over $1million, expanding Information Technology support to schools by over $4million, enhancing classroom technology with an investment of $27 million

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Bank of America awards five internships for Miami students The Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced that five high school juniors and seniors from Miami-Dade County have been awarded eight-week paid summer internships at the Boys & Girls Clubs of MiamiDade through the Bank of America Student Leaders program.

Although the overall economy continues to show signs of improvement, youth unemployment remains at a record high.

That is why Bank of America is focused on connecting young people to the education and training they need to succeed in the 21st century workforce.

“We understand the challenge that young people face when graduating college and entering the workforce,” said Gene Schaefer, Miami Market president for Bank of America. “For many of these students, the Student Leaders internships will give them an advantage when job searching and will assist in developing the necessary skills to be competitive in today’s job market.”

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dent of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade added “Our partnership with Bank of America’s Student Leaders program is mutually beneficial, giving youth leaders insight into managing a nonprofit organization, while we channel their talent, passion and energy into additional resources for our clubs.”

Of the five participating students from Miami who are currently interning at the Boy & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade two are local students: Daniela Garcia, a recent graduate of MAST Academy, and Patricia Marrero, a senior at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy.

In July, Garcia and Marrero, along with the other participating students, joined more than 200 other Student Leaders from around the country for a weeklong leadership summit in Washington, D.C. where they participated in skill-building workshops, a service learning project, sessions to develop better money habits and meetings with members of Congress.

Miami Lakes independent publishing company is looking for new authors Darkwater Syndicate, an independent publishing company headquartered in Miami Lakes, is seeking to publish new and experienced authors. The award-winning publishing house believes in the power of a good story and has never lost sight of promoting local talent since its inception in 2008.

“We applaud the dedication and efforts of our literary community,” said Antonio Simon Jr., the company’s head of Business Development. “It’s quite an achievement to have written a book. I am proud to help a new crop of authors share their work with the world.”

In the short time since its inception, Darkwater Syndicate has earned the prestigious Royal Palm Literary Award in 2014 and the Pacific Book Award in 2015.

Noting that Miami-Dade County is dedicated to promoting literary arts with the annual Book Fair, and Miami Lakes is active in fostering literacy with neighborhood programs at the branch library, Darkwater Syndicate hopes to be a presence for local authors that can find a writing home within their hometown rather than seeking out publishing companies on other coasts.

“What was missing was a way to get these books into readers’

hands,” Simon explained. “All the big publishers are in New York City. The Big Apple is to books what Hollywood is to film. We’re here to prove that you needn’t look much further than your hometown for a quality book publisher.”

Darkwater Syndicate is accepting manuscript queries through its website for submissions in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, horror, suspense, mystery, and

thriller but other genres may be considered if the story is compelling and writing is strong. No literary agent is required. Authors are encouraged to apply for publishing consideration via the company’s website at www.darkwatersyndicate.com by clicking the “Publish With Us” link.

For more information contact 305-968-9582 or email darkwatersyndicate@gmail.com.

Healing Touch C&C opens M. Lakes patient care center

By R.A Romero The Miami Laker staff Healing Touch C&C, a new patient care center located at 15100 N.W. 67 Avenue, Suite 203 in Miami Lakes, opened it’s doors in May for a variety of multi-specialty services.

The office is led by president Carlos Bermudez and vice president, Leibnyz Dominguez, along with a full staff of massage therapists, technicians, estheticians, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, psychiatrists, and a physician.

Healing Touch C&C has been in operation since 2003 at a Hialeah location and has expand-

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Services offered include mental health care, general practice, chiropractic care, cosmetic care such as plasma treatments, botox, varicose vein removal and waxing and massage therapy including neuromuscular therapy. Walk-ins are accepted, although appointments are preferred. No referrals are necessary and most insurances are accepted including cash patients under affordable payment plans.

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The Miami Laker sponsors photo contest on Instagram

By The Miami Laker staff The Miami Laker newspaper has expanded its online presence to include the social media platform, Instagram with the handle @themiamilaker. The Miami Laker can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. Follow The Miami Laker on Instagram for photography of your neighborhood, coverage of town events, and giveaways!

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Twitter is the opportunity to win two free movie tickets to Cobb Theatres by participating in a hashtag campaign. To participate, follow us on Instagram and share on either Instagram or Twitter what it’s like #LivingInMiami Lakes with a photo and caption along with the hashtag. The most relatable posts will be entered for a chance to win the movie tickets.

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Miami Lakes Branch Library offers teen, adult programs during August Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during August: For Teens: Tween Book Club – A children’s book club for ages 8-12 that meets once a month to discuss the chosen book. This month’s title is “Spy School” by Stuart Gibbs.

Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 29.

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video games, watch anime, draw or discuss books at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25.

For Adults: Go Club of Miami Lakes – Has chess lost its thrill for you?

Come try “Go,” a thought-provoking strategy game from ancient Japan. Meets from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, August 22 and 29.

Congressman Mario DiazBalart’s Outreach – A member of Rep. Diaz-Balart’s staff will visit

the library to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26.

Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.

Local state legislators receive high marks from Fla.’s Future Foundation

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A group of local state lawmakers received high marks for their efforts to improve education from the Foundation for Florida’s Future during the 2015 Legislative Session.

Education was a high priority for lawmakers, who passed a sweeping education reform bill to limit testing time in Florida’s schools as well as requiring a review of the state’s new Florida Standards Assessment Test.

For Florida’s Education Report Card for 2015, lawmakers were graded based on their efforts, receiving an “A” to an “F” grade based on seven core principles: Data-driven accountability, digital learning, effective teachers and leaders, outcome-based funding, rigorous academic standards, school choice and measuring of what matters most for teachers, students and their parents.

State Representatives Manny Diaz Jr, (R-Hialeah) and Erik Fresen (R-Miami) were among the highest-achieving lawmakers,

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according to the report card, making the House’s Honor Roll by scoring an A plus for helping shape up Florida’s education system.

According to the Florida report card for lawmakers, Diaz fought against the status quo in defense of students and families.

As chair of the Choice and Innovation Subcommittee, he campaigned a number of school choice issues. In addition to the committee’s charter school legislation, Diaz was an advocate for universal public school choice.

While chairing the Education Appropriations Subcommittee in 2015, Fresen represented a powerful voice for students. He pushed to expand school choice, uphold high standards and accountability while reducing tests for students, and supporting public school teachers by providing increased benefits.

Also receiving high marks were State Representative Jose Olivia (R-Hialeah) and State Senator Rene Garcia (R-Hialeah), who each earned an “A.”

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Meeting & Class Calendar The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during August:

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Veterans Committee August 20 Public Safety Committee August 25 Town Council Regular Meeting September 1 Town Council Budget Workshop September 2 Neighborhood Improvement Committee September 2 Cultural Affairs Com. September 3 Youth Activities T.F. September 9

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Miami Lakes Optimist Club holds Fall youth flag football registration starting Aug. 29 The Miami Lakes Optimist Club will be holding registration for its Fall youth flag football program from 10 a.m. to noon on consecutive Saturdays, August 29, September 5 and September 12, at Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North.

The registration cost is $120 for new players and $100 for returning players.

Participants, ages 5 to 13, can also register on online at www.MIAflag.com from August 29 to September 12. The cutoff birthdate is Tuesday, September 1.

Following the registration period, kids will participate in a mandatory skills clinic set for 10

a.m., Saturday, September 19, at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.

The regular season starts September 19 and games will be played at the park.

Volunteers, coaches and team sponsors are needed.

Parents must be bring a copy of their kids’ birth certificates at the registration. Parents must bring the birth certificates at the skills clinic if they choose to register online.

For more information, call football commissioner Javier Zapata at 786-859-6925 or email him at MIAflagfootball@gmail. com.

OPTIMIST CLUB’S Fall flag football season opens September 19 with games at Royal Oaks Park.

St. Thomas baseball coach Jorge Perez named Regional Coach of Year St. Thomas University head baseball coach Jorge Perez has been named ABCA/Diamond Regional Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

Perez won the award after leading St. Thomas to a 48-18 overall record and the first runner-up finish at the NAIA World Series in school history.

Under the guidance of Perez, the Bobcats defeated host Georgia Gwinnett in the NAIA opening round to qualify for the World Series for the fifth time in school history. At the NAIA World Series, the Bobcats staved off elimination four times in the 10-team double elimination tournament to earn a spot in the NAIA World Series Championship Game.

The Bobcats fell to host Lewis-Clark State 10-7 in the championship game and finished the year ranked No. 2 in the nation in the final NAIA Coaches Poll.

Five Bobcats were named to the All-World Series team and outfielder Jerry Downs, the highest selected NAIA position player in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft, was drafted in the 15th round by the Boston Red Sox. In six seasons as the head coach at St. Thomas University, Perez has compiled a 240-172 overall record and led the Bobcats to the NAIA World Series opening round in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015. In 2012, he also led STU to its first Sun Conference Tournament Championship.

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY head baseball coach Jorge Perez was named Regional Coach of the Year.

Ex-Optimist softball All-Stars undefeated in Storm showcase Doral girl’s fast pitch All-Star softball team, the Wolf Pack, played at the Jacksonville Storm showcase on July 10-12 at the Florida State University Athletic Complex in Tallahassee and finished 6-0.

The team was anchored by three excellent pitchers, Jennifer Acevedo, Miami Lakes Optimist Club’s star Alexis Castroman and Giselle Mesa. Acevedo and Castroman were both recruited and signed by St. Thomas University, and Mesa was signed

by Warner University.

“It was a wonderful experience,” said Miami Lakes Optimist softball commissioner Alex Castroman. “The showcase included some of the Optimist Club’s Heat All-Stars, including Alyssa Rodriguez, Tyenna Colon, and Melissa Luis.

The team’s defense was solid all around and the offense was solid as well, with 3 home runs by Samantha Lageyre and Sacha Olivera, and hits by Rodriguez, Grethell Santos and Colon.

Each player drew a lot of attention by college scouts who attended the tournament.

The team is managed and coached by Walter and Jean Acevedo. The team has been playing for many years and has produced quite a number of signees.

The coaches have put in a lot of time and effort in getting the girls ready to play and talking to different schools on their behalf.

The team’s players have either signed or committed to attend colleges to play softball.

Mesa signed with Warner University, Luis signed with Pensacola State University, Acevedo and Castroman signed with St. Thomas University, Samantha Lageyre signed with Florida Atlantic University, Sydney Lageyre committed to Nova University, Rodriguez committed to Webber International University, Santos committed to St. Thomas University and Dayma Pla committed to Florida Southwest State University.

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M-Dade College’s Jonathan Morales joins Atlanta Braves On the third day of the Major League Baseball Draft last month, the Atlanta Braves selected Miami-Dade College catcher and second baseman Jonathan Morales with the 750 pick in the 25th round.

The news spread joy at MiamiDade College and its head coach Danny Price, as the native from Puerto Rico was taken by the Braves organization, one week after Morales was invited by the Miami Marlins for a workout.

According to scouts, Morales put on a sports performance that caught the attention of MLB, hitting 10 balls out of the park with just 30-40 swings, making catch and throws under 1.8 seconds, and running a decent 60-yard dash.

Morales said his faith in God helped him with the performance of life time.

“Thank you God for always blessing me and giving the privilege of fulfilling my dream,” he said. “It’s only a first step of many in this new stage of my life, in which I will have to work double as hard or triple as hard.”

Morales thanked his coaches,

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Immaculate Conception Golf Classic set for September 11 Immaculate Conception Catholic School’s Home and School Association will present the school’s Annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 11, at the Country Club of Miami. The cost is $350.00 per foursome and includes lunch and refreshments

sponsored by Bacardi, the Coca Cola Corp, and Central Beer.

Fun-filled events and activities are planned for golfers many of which include alumnae, current Celtic Parents, and local business owners. The event benefits the school’s endowment funds.

Those interested in participating should email iccsgolf@gmail. com to get an application and order limited edition polos.

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First 1:1 iPad Program in a completely digital learning environment DURING PRESENTATIONS at the July 8 County Commission meeting, Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. (far left) recognized the following honorees: Bryan Calvo from Westland Hialeah Senior High School, Silver Night nominee; Dr. Kenneth Handelsman from Westland Hialeah Senior High School, Teacher of the Year; Lisa Espinosa from Westland Hialeah Senior High School, Rookie Teacher of the Year; Erica Nunez, PTA president of Miami Lakes K-8 Center for outstanding service to the community; and Joseph Gebara, president of the PTA/PTSA Miami Dade County Council for outstanding service to the community.

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M-Dade students participate in S. Fla. Edu. Credit Union’s summer internship program

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South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union (SFEFCU) hosted 15 high school seniors from several Miami Dade County Public Schools as part of its Summer Internship Program.

Students from Career and Technical Education Programs were selected to work in the Credit Union’s headquarters and branches.

The Summer Internship Program provides interns a reallife working experience. Students work for five weeks in Accounting, Branch and Lobby Services, Human Resources, Marketing and Information Technology departments. As part of the program, students perform departmental tasks and also complete weekly assignments related to skills learned on the job.

Since 2007, the South Florida Educational FCU has hosted over 100 high school interns, and served as a launching pad for their

SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION hosted 15 high school seniors as interns for a summer program. careers. “We are proud to work with M-DCPS and shaping the lives of our interns,” expressed Michael DiBenedetto, Credit Union president and CEO. The 2015 Summer Internship Program included Jonathan Lopera, Ahlia Dunn, Alejandro Alonso, Brandon Lacayo, Brian

Reyes, Carschana Laporte, Daniel Weiland, Ismael Peña, Lauren Montero, Magyanis Ruiz, Michidael Ceard, Nicole Regalado, Severiano Fernandez, Sheyla Cruz and Somarys Alcantara.

M-Dade educators focus on digital learning at Synergy Summer Institute

for the: South Florida Youth Symphony Orchestras and Wind Ensemble Beginners welcome to register in the training classes.

HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL won the most spirited award at session B of the Synergy Summer Institute for MDCPS.

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Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho and MiamiDade County Public Schools (MDCPS) administrators and teachers participated in the second annual Synergy Summer Institute which provided training for over 700 principals, assistant principals and teachers from throughout the school district.

The Synergy Summer Institute took place in early July for three days of professional development at Miami Jackson Senior High.

The leadership teams focused on five key areas including rigorous academic standards and standards-based instruction, quality professional growth and development for teachers and administrators placing an emphasis on global learning, digital convergence, and strategic planning and development for a culture of continuous improvement.

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MLEC student Stephanie Brito named Top Female Student at MIT’s MITES Stephanie Brito, a senior in the Journalism Strand of the Cambridge Academy at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) was awarded the Top Female Student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Summer Program (MITES).

Brito was one of 70 students selected from across the country and Puerto Rico to participate in the MIT program, the Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES).

The program is a rigorous sixweek residential academic enrichment program for promising high school seniors who have a strong academic record and are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. Brito enrolled in college courses, including calculus 3, physics 2 (electricity and magnetism), biochemistry, digital design and humanities.

“MITES made me realize that the STEM field isn’t as rigid as it seems. I have a passion for journalism and biology and there are so many areas where I can combine both of my passions. I also realized that there are so many minorities and women who are

STEPHANIE BRITO successful in STEM, which inspires me to do the same,” said Brito.

Brito is The Harbinger’s new Editor-in-Chief. The publication has a record of outstanding and well-rounded students serving as editor and according to Journalism teacher Neyda Borges, Brito is no exception.

Brito excels in Math and Science as well as in English and the humanities. She has consistently won awards in all of her subject areas and has been named Student of the Year each year that she’s been at MLEC.

Back-to-School Fair scheduled at Gus Machado Ford on Friday, August 21 The Gus Machado Family Foundation presents the 2015 Back to School Fair, Friday, August 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Gus Machado Ford, 1200 West 49 Street in Hialeah.

Students can take home 200 backpacks filled with school supplies, on a first come, first-served

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Pace Drama program keeps reaching for the stars in summer and beyond

By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Drama Program has had an eventful summer beginning as early as June 1 when Cristina PlaGuzman, lead teacher for the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Theatre Program, directed Class of 2015 Pace alumni Christopher Cheng, Cristina Delgado, and Frank De la Oliva, along with Pace senior Antonio Rodriguez in the one-act play “Drive Safely.” The play was part of the South Florida Theatre League’s Stages of the Sun. Rodriguez and seniors Brittany Gonzalez and Alexandra Vazquez, along with Jamie Adelson, a Class of 2015 Pace alumna, were awarded scholarships to attend the CityWrights Miami playwriting conference from June 26 through 28. Adelson also had her play “RM 2214” read at the Area Stage in Coral Gables as part of Stages of the Sun. Pace Drama led a two-week acting Spartan Boot Camp for students ages 12-18, culminating in a special performance for the campers’ parents on June 19. PlaGuzman stayed busy as well as she

PACE ALUMNA Jamie Adelson ( left, c/o 2015) and Pace seniors Alexandra Vazquez, Brittany Gonzalez, and Antonio Rodriguez pose for a photo while attending the CityWrights Miami playwriting conference on June 26-28. attended a workshop for movement, voice, acting and improv at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City in July.

As the school year begins, Pace Drama is already celebrating with the upcoming grand opening of their new Black Box Theatre on the Pace campus. The Theatre will allow for drama students to practice their acting, singing, and technical skills and prepare for per-

formances in a dedicated and exclusive space.

The Drama program is inviting all of its alumni for a ribbon cutting ceremony in the coming weeks. Students are also looking forward to their productions for the 2015-2016 school year, starting with their Fall 2015 play “Night of the Living Dead” and moving on to their Spring 2016 musical “Chicago”.

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Pace’s Amanda Prats attends UM journalism workshop

By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker As the editor-in-chief of Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Torch Yearbook, senior Amanda Prats already has a healthy start on pursuing her dream career in journalism. Last month, she added even more to her portfolio when she took part in the 2015 Peace Sullivan/James Ansin High School Workshop in Journalism and New Media at the University of Miami from July 5 through 25.

Prats was accepted into the exclusive workshop and spent three weeks living on the UM campus with 19 other students from several Florida high schools.

Students who attended the workshop were eligible to receive scholarships from the University of Miami and Dow Jones.

Utilizing and improving their photography, videography, and writing skills, Prats and the rest of the students created an issue of Miami Montage, a publication created each year at the workshop.

Each issue focuses on a specific topic, and after brainstorming on the first day, the students chose “Stemming the Tide,� which focuses on climate change and its effect on South Florida.

In addition to working on the Miami Montage issue, the attendees were taught about media law, ethics, and new journalism by professors from universities across the United States. They traveled off campus to locations like the Everglades to work on their proj-

AMANDA PRATS ects and took field trips to the offices of Miami New Times and WSVN 7 to see news rooms in action.

For her part in the issue, Prats wrote an article about the Clearpath Foundation, a politically conservative organization devoted to educating conservatives about climate change. She also produced a video package about the Tropical Audubon Society and took photos for many of the issue’s articles, even winning an award for Best News Photo. “I feel extremely fortunate that I was given the opportunity to go through the experience of the workshop,� said Prats. “I learned invaluable lessons from my amazing instructors and formed close friendships with the 19 other students in the workshop.�

M-Dade Public Schools ‘go green’ with compostable organic food plates Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is launching a new pilot program with compostable and organic round plates for use in school cafeterias.

Joining the five largest U.S. school districts, M-DCPS co-founded the Urban School Food Alliance and created national partnerships to support sustainable initiatives, maximize the value and increase the availability of high quality products in student nutrition programs.

The Urban School Food Alliance, which also includes New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Orlando, collaboratively developed the shape and design of the plate to serve students meals on round plates, replacing the institutional rectangular polystyrene lunch tray. M-DCPS Department of Food and Nutrition serves 51

million meals annually at 353 schools with a total operating budget of $189 million.

American public schools use polystyrene trays because they cost less than compostable ones.

Polystyrene trays average about 4 cents each, compared to the compostable plate, which averages about 12 cents each. Together, the Urban School Food Alliance districts used their collective purchasing power to innovate a compostable round plate at an afford-

Miami-Dade Public Schools launch bold new educational programs for the new school year Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho unveiled new offerings to School Board members in preparation for the school year. Carvalho presented new programs and improved procedures specifically designed to better serve the needs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students and educational partners. “Students and teachers of Miami-Dade County Public

Schools are in for another exciting year of innovative programs and initiatives,� said Carvalho. “We understand that a one-size fits all approach is not effective. That said, we have once again tailored our educational programs to meet the personalized needs of students and provide them with specialized resources to ensure they have every opportunity to excel academically.�

Fifty-three new choice/magnet program offerings were created for the 2015-2016 school year, bringing the total of choice programs to over 500. This total includes 16 magnet programs at 12 schools in the areas of Science, Mathematics, Multimedia Entertainment Technology, Legal Studies, and Visual Arts; 37 choice programs at 30 schools, which include Advanced Placement (AP), Capstone Diploma (7), Cambridge (18), International (3), and Cybersecurity (1).

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Non-magnet choice programs coming to several schools include: International Language (Italian) program at American Senior High School; and Computer Science, Culinary Arts, and Performing Arts at Carol City Middle School.

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The digital convergence will provide 32,000 tablets to all middle school 8th grade U.S. History classrooms and all 10th grade high school students enrolled in English Language Arts, bringing the total number of devices to more than 100,000. The digital convergence will also provide tablets to students in self-contained Austim centers to allow access to web-based tools that promote language learning, emotional development, and the development of social and communications skills.

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News and notes about Miami Lakes area schools Miami-Dade County's public schools resume on Monday, August 24 to begin the 2015-2016 school year. Parents and students are urged to register early to avoid processing delays.

For more information visit www.dadeschools.net.

First Day of Class: Monday, August 24, 2015.

Last Day of School: Thursday, June 9, 2016.

Winter Recess: Monday, December 21 - Friday, January 1, 2016.

Spring Recess: Monday, March 21 - Friday, March 25, 2016.

Teacher Planning Days (schools are closed): August 20, 21, September 14, 23, October 30, November 25, January 25, February 16, April 8, June 10.

Holidays: Labor Day (Sept. 7), Veteran's Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) Dr. Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 18), Presidents Day (Feb. 15), and Memorial Day (May 30).

Bob Graham Education Center 15901 N.W. 79 Avenue Miami Lakes, FL 33016 Phone: 305-557-3303 K and 1 Primary Learning Center 8875 N.W. 143 St. Miami Lakes, FL 33018 Principal: Yecenia MartinezLopez Assistant principals: Elizabeth Hernandez, James Jackimczuk, Jesus Mesa, Annette Riveron Teachers: 130 Enrollment: App. 1800 Uniforms required.

School website: bgec.dadeschools.net Palm Springs North Elementary School 17615 N.W. 82 Avenue Hialeah FL 33015 Phone: 305-821-4631 Principal: Maribel B. Dotres Assistant principals: Christina M. Ravelo, Eduardo A. Molliner,

Emma Gonzalez Teachers: 67 Enrollment: 1,006 Uniforms required.

School website: www.psnelementary.com Miami Lakes K-8 Center 14250 N.W. 67 Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: 305-822-7757 Principal: Rosy Calvo Assistant Principals: Carlos Salcedo, Lissett Robayna, and Veronika Sasturrias Teachers: 82 Uniforms required.

School website: mles.dadeschools.net Spanish Lake Elementary School 7940 N.W. 194 Street Miami, FL 33015 Office: 305-816-0300 Early Childhood Center 19200 N.W. 79 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33015 Principal: Jacqueline AriasGonzalez Assistant principals: Kathy Bustamente, Anita Marti and Viviana Lebeña Teachers: 111 Enrollment: 1600 Uniforms required.

School website: sle.dadeschools.net Miami Lakes Middle School 6425 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes FL 33014 Office: 305-557-3900 Principal: Dr. Manuel Sanchez III Assistant principals: Nora J. Bueno, Rafael Crespo Teachers: 50 Enrollment: 1,100 Uniforms required.

School website: mlms.dadeschools.net Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Miami, FL 33015 Office: 305-820-8800 Principal: Jose R. Fernandez Assistant principals: Carol S. Jeffrey, Jacquelyn Villazon Teachers: 72

Uniforms required.

Lawton Chiles Middle School 8190 N.W. 197 Street Miami, FL 33015 Office: 305-816-9101 Principal: Nelson Izquierdo Assistant principal: Ilia Molina Teachers: 40 Enrollment: 850 Uniforms required.

School website: lawtonchilesmiddle.com American Senior High School 18350 N.W. 67 Ave, Miami, FL 33015 Office: 305-557-3770 Principal: Francisco Garnica Assistant principals: Jodie Jove, Jason Allen, Franklyn Glasford Teachers: 107 Enrollment: 2200 Uniforms required.

School website: americanshs.org Barbara Goleman Senior High School 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue Miami Lakes, FL 33018 Office: 305- 362-0676 Principal: Joaquin Hernandez Assistant principals: Lizette Hevia, Gisela Rodriguez, Roberto L. Inza Teachers: 86 Enrollment: 1,700 Uniforms required.

School website: bghs.dadeschools.net Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High

7977 West 12 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33014 Office: 305- 823-1330 Principal: Eric Acosta Assistant principals: Ron Butler, Barbara Viñas, Cynthia Prado Teachers: 101 Enrollment: 1,700 Uniforms required.

School website: hmltrojans.org Miami Lakes Educational Center 5780 N.W. 158 Street Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Office: (305) 557-1100 Principal: James Parker High School Vice Principal: Beatriz Sears Assistant Principals: Tammy Thomas and Michael Tandlich Adult Vocational Vice Principal: Beverly Carter-Remy Assistant Principals: Juan Gonzalez, Ana Varona, Wayne Jenkins and Cassandra Green Teachers: 118 Enrollment: 1420 Uniforms required.

School website: www.mlecshs.com Monsignor Edward Pace High School 15600 N.W. 32 Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33054 Office: 305-623-7223 Principal: Ana Garcia President: Fr. Paul Vuturo Teachers: 55 Enrollment: 850 Uniforms required.

School website: www.pacehs.com Dade Christian School 6601 N.W. 167 Street Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-822-7690 Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Anthony Bryan Elementary Principal: Susan Alexander Secondary Principal: Jeff Perin Assistant Principal: Connie Platon Elementary assistant principal: Janet Yates Uniforms required.

School website: www.dadechristian.org Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School PK3 through 8th 8445 N.W. 186 Street Hialeah, FL 33015 Phone: 305-829-3988 Principal: Ana Casariego Teachers: 15 Enrollment: 185 Uniforms required.

School website: www.moorsch.org Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School Pre-K through 8th 6600 Miami Lakeway North Miami Lakes FL 33014 Phone: 305-362-5315 Principal: Ricardo Briz Assistant principal: Barbara Picazo Teachers: 35 Uniforms required.

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In Memoriam:

Longtime resident Mary Kastle Mary Kastle, 91, of Miami Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, July 21 at Jackson North Medical Center, Vitas Hospice in North Miami Beach, Florida after a 4 month illness.

Kastle was born on December 10, 1923 in New York City, New York to Athanasios and Matina Foskolos who emigrated from the Island of Tinos in Greece. At the age of 15, she lost her mother and as the oldest daughter was responsible for her younger siblings while her father ran their family restaurant business. Through the many hardships Kastle faced in her life, she remained strong and devoted to her family. During WWII, Kastle worked in the Confidential Master Files for Gibbs & Cox in New York City, a designer of United States military ships.

In 1948 she met the love of her life, Bob Kastle, at Wagner Tool & Supply Company (Watsco) where she worked as a bookkeeper and executive secretary. After a long courtship, they were married in New York on June 26, 1953.

Kastle loved her family and New York but made the decision with her husband to move to Hialeah in March 1956 with his job as a tool and die maker for William Wagner.

The Kastles loved the Hialeah and Miami Lakes area where they raised five children. After 52 years of marriage, Bob passed away on September 10, 2005. Kastle had a wonderful 10 years with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren until her passing on

MARY KASTLE July 21. She was interned on July 25 with her beloved Bob at Vista Memorial Gardens in Miami Lakes.

Kastle was the mother of Dora Marie (Bob) Schultz of Marietta, Georgia; Evelyn (Gilbert) Zuback of Lake Worth, Florida; Bob (Chely) Kastle of Pembroke Pines; Richard Kastle (Mike Caffey) of New York City; Lisa (Mike) Hunadi of Pembroke Pines; and grandmother (Nana) of Bobby Schultz of Alpharetta, Georgia; Michael (Staci) Schultz of Cummings, Georgia; and Joshua Kastle of Pembroke Pines.

Kastle is also survived by her sister, Bess Herzog of Los Angeles, Californi; brothers John Foscolos (Kim) of Broad Brook, Connecticut; and Stamatios Foskolos of New York City.

Respect Life Ministry hosts annual benefit luncheon on September 12

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes based non-profit, Respect Life Ministry Pregnancy Help Center, will host its third annual luncheon fundraiser on Saturday, September 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 7707 N.W. 103 St. in Hialeah Gardens.

The fundraiser is open to the public and tickets can be purchased by calling the center at 786-452-0266 or 305-653-2921.

Tickets are $35. All proceeds from the event will benefit the North Dade Pregnancy Centers.

The fundraiser will feature a special guest speaker, Mother Adela Galindo, founder of The

Servants of the Pierced Heart of Jesus and Mary. The luncheon will also have a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, and a door prize that offers each attendee a chance to win.

Respect Life Ministry provides financial, emotional and spiritual assistance to those involved in a crisis pregnancy. The non-profit, which is made up almost entirely of volunteers, provides services to parents with infants up to 12 months old, pregnant mothers and offers post-abortion counseling programs for women of any age and programs for fathers.

The center also provides free pregnancy tests, breast feeding courses, limited ultrasounds, counseling, and opportunities for

parents to earn necessities like diapers, clothing bassinets, cribs, walkers, strollers, and more while they learn the basics of childcare and parenthood through classes.

Additionally, pregnancy planning and adoption planning are offered.

The Respect Life Ministry Pregnancy Help Center is located at 5801 N.W. 151 Street, Suite 302 in the Villagio in the Lakes Plaza.

Appointments are available, walkins are welcome. All information received at the center is kept confidential and only disclosed as required by law.

For more information about Respect Life Ministry Pregnancy Help, visit www.respectlifemiami.org.

S. Fla. Federal Educational Credit Union sponsors Social Media Contest According to Adopt-AClassroom.org, 75 percent of all classroom supplies are purchased out of pocket by teachers. South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union (SFEFCU), the largest Credit Union headquartered in Miami-Dade County and serves educators, students and the families of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College, is hoping to lessen the load of 4 lucky South Florida teachers through a back-to-school social media contest.

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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Elevate Church 6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Telephone: 305-823-3888 Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30 Friday Youth Nights.....................7 PM

M.L. Congregational Church 6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone: 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School...................9 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:30 AM Worship.................................10:30 AM Special Need Service...............4:00 PM (Every fourth Sunday)

Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Worship.................................10:00 AM (Children’s Church) Servicio en Espanol...............11:30 AM

The Church of the Epiphany 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist........................10 AM Children’s Sunday School..........10 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol...................12:15 PM Escuela Dominical................12:15 PM

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.............................9 AM English service.......................12:30 PM Tuesday (Spanish).........................7 PM Wednesday (English)....................7 PM

Palm Vista Community Church Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service.........................10 AM

Temple Tifereth Jacob 5901 N.W. 151 Street Telephone: 305-557-2651 Call for Service Schedule

Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servicios Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday service........................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth....................7:30 PM 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East

Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo 6701 Miami Lakeway South Services in Spanish Sunday service.......................12:30 PM Thursday service.....................8:00 PM

St. Andrews Lutheran Church 575 W. 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)........9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AM Bible School...............................11 AM

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2202 Sunday services in English 9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish 8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PM Daily services 7 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church 8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AM Saturday (English) 5:30 PM Saturdays (Spanish) 7 PM Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) 9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM

North Palm Baptist Church 7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 www.NorthpalmBaptist.org Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AM Sunday Worship....................10:30 AM Wednesday Service..................7:00 PM

M.L. United Methodist Church 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 www.miamilakesumc.net Praise Band & Music.............9:40 AM Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Alive-Contemporary Service11:30 AM (Child care and children’s/youth Sunday School during both services.)

New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place 6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM

Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour 16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 Home of The Orthodox Book Center Sat. Vespers.................................6 PM Sun. Matins............................8:40 AM Sun. Liturgy...............................10 AM Sunday School & Inquirer Classes

Palm Springs United Methodist Church

Iglesia Cristiana Reformada Vida Nueve

5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................11:00 AM

5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com

The Redeemed Christian Church of God

Hialeah Church of Christ Telephone 305-558-1060 (Temporary meeting location) Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service.......10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service..........6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM

Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM

Victory Parrish Worship Center 16261 N.W. 57 Avenue Telephone: 786-428-0078 Sunday service....................10:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday..............7:00 PM Friday service.......................11:00 PM

Voice for Jesus Cobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11 6711 Main Street 305-818-0565 Sunday service......................10:00 AM Youth service.........................10:00 AM Children services...................10:45 AM (Nursery provided)

(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship.

Confirm service times by telephone.

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